Reading Time: 3 MinutesOctober is known as National Substance Abuse Prevention Month since 2011. It is time to highlight the vital role of substance abuse prevention in individual lives and the community. It is also a month dedicated to remembering those who lost their lives to substance abuse and recognizing those in recovery and children, parents, and loved […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesOctober is ADHD Awareness Month, a special month dedicated to educating individuals on ADHD facts, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment, and dispelling the myths and stigma surrounding this disorder. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a developmental condition of inattention and distractibility, with or without accompanying hyperactivity that affects more than 17 million people in the […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesThe temperatures are dropping, the leaves are changing, and the days are becoming shorter—all of these changes from summer to fall mean that winter is just around the corner. Many individuals look forward to winter because of the holidays and the beauty of the snowfall. For others, the change from summer to fall can trigger […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesVeterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938. In 1954 President Dwight D. Eisenhower officially changed the name from Armistice Day to Veterans […]
Reading Time: 2 Minutes“World Kindness Day is celebrated annually on November 13th. On this day, participants attempt to make the world a better place by celebrating and promoting good deeds and pledging acts of kindness, either as individuals or as organizations”. Unfortunately, we live in a world riddled with stress, stigmas against mental health and substance abuse, violence, […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesWith more than 800,000 lives lost to suicide across the world each year, survivors, the name given to those who have lost a loved one to suicide, are all over the globe. Whether you lost your sibling, parent, lover, friend, or coworker to suicide, being a survivor takes strength and courage on a daily basis. […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesThere is no holiday party so important that you should risk your sobriety. Contrary to popular belief, the holidays do not have to revolve around alcohol. No matter where you are in your recovery journey, honoring your recovery during the holiday season should be your priority. The holidays might remind you of past trauma, stressful […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesAddiction to drugs or alcohol will take its toll on personal relationships. The addicted individual will often lie, cheat, and hurt others to hide their addiction or seek secondary gain. Their actions may or may not be intentional, but when someone is deep in the throes of their addiction, poor choices are often made. Boundaries […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesThe holidays should be a time for gathering, celebrating, expressing gratitude, and reflecting. Still, they often bring stress and worry, especially to those struggling with underlying issues such as substance abuse. The first year of sobriety, especially during the holiday season, can be a sea of ups and downs. Emotions can range from gratefulness and […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesWorld Aids Day: Mental Health Disorders Associated with HIV/AIDS Globally, there are an estimated 36.7 million people who have the virus. Despite the virus only being identified in 1984, more than 35 million people have died of HIV or AIDS, making it one of the most destructive pandemics in history. December 1st is known as […]
